UF experts available for comment on State of the Union address

February 12, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two University of Florida political science professors are available to speak with news media about tonight’s 2013 State of the Union address by President Barack Obama:

Michael Martinez studies electoral behavior and public opinion, which includes ambivalence, voter turnout, partisanship and voting behavior. 352-273-2363, martinez@ufl.edu

David Hedge teaches public policy, legislative policies, bureaucratic policies, intergovernmental relations and state politics. He said that Sen. Marco Rubio’s response to the address may be the most informative speech. 352-273-2367, dhedge@ufl.edu